A serious accident occurred Motzei Shabbos on Old Nyack Turnpike between Hungry Hollow Road and South Madison Avenue, where a drunk driver struck a group of four pedestrians — including children.
Emergency responders from Hatzoloh EMS, Faist EMS, Spring Hill EMS, Ramapo Police, Spring Valley Fire Department, and Chaverim of Rockland rushed to the scene. The driver, who was trapped in the vehicle, was extricated by members of the Spring Valley Fire Department.
A 4‑year‑old girl, was initially transported by Rockland Hatzoloh paramedics to Nyack Hospital and then transferred to Westchester Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition. A yungerman in his high twenties, is also in critical condition and was taken directly to Westchester Medical Center.
Two other children, were also struck and sustained injuries. Both were transported directly to Westchester Medical Center and are reported to be in stable condition.
The tzibur is urged to daven for the refuah sheleimah of all four victims:
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Golda Bas Rochel Fraida (critical)
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Baruch Avraham Yisroel Ben Chava Yitta (critical)
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Chaim Yehuda Ben Esther Kreindel (stable)
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Efraim Yosef Ben Esther Kreindel (stable)
Old Nyack Turnpike remains closed between Hungry Hollow Road and South Madison Avenue as authorities continue their investigation.
Monsey Scoop will provide further updates, including additional names for Tehillim, as they become available.
Praying for the 4 innocent pedestrians who were hurt. 🙌🏻💙